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Ten awesome autumn desserts

The Thirsty Scholar: S'more cupcake
111 E. 16th St., (317) 602-3357
A product of the 111 Cakery, this cupcake ($3) starts with yellow cake and is topped with melted chocolate, melted marshmallows, an actual graham cracker and (of course) a square of Hershey chocolate. Get it while you can, because it won't be on the menu after Thanksgiving.

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Ten awesome autumn desserts

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The Thirsty Scholar: S'more cupcake
111 E. 16th St., (317) 602-3357
A product of the 111 Cakery, this cupcake ($3) starts with yellow cake and is topped with melted chocolate, melted marshmallows, an actual graham cracker and (of course) a square of Hershey chocolate. Get it while you can, because it won't be on the menu after Thanksgiving.
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The Bakery at Geist: Pumpkin roll
8150 Oaklandon Road, (317) 723-3879, www.thebakeryatgeist.com
It's not yet time for Yule logs, but the Bakery at Geist offers an autumnal version: a decorated pumpkin roll with cream-cheese filling ($9.99). "It's a very simple thing, not something you want to complicate," said owner Ron Woods. "It's a classic type of cake, in rolled form." The bakery also offers seasonal caramel-apple cheesecake and apple-cranberry pie.
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Northside Social: Pumpkin cheesecake
6525 N. College Ave., (317) 253-0111, www.northsidesocial.com
The bread pudding with pecan-caramel sauce may be the star of the Northside Social dessert menu, but the pumpkin cheesecake ($9) is a solid seasonal option, especially when it's topped with spiced-chai whipped cream. Or, try the apple crisp ($10), made with roasted apples and dried fruit soaked in brandy.
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Newfangled Confections: Sweet and spicy pecans
www.newfangledconfections.com
Sometimes you feel like a nut, so grab a bag of sweet and spicy pecans ($7) from Newfangled Confections, the maker of Frittle. The toasted pecans are candied, so they taste sweet until the delayed heat kicks in. Visit the website to buy online or view a list of retail locations, including Goose the Market, Homespun, New Day Meadery and Traders Point Creamery.
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Lisa's Pie Shop: Caramel-apple-walnut pie
5995 S. U.S. 31, Atlanta; (317) 758-6944; www.lisaspies.com
During the holidays, customers head to Lisa's Pie Shop for traditional desserts like apple, pecan and pumpkin pies ($11). But the bakery is also known for a specialty flavor, the double-crusted caramel-apple-walnut pie ($14). While you're there, consider making a donation to the bakery's effort to send its portable "pies in a jar" to military personnel who are deployed during the holidays.
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The Local Eatery and Pub: Pumpkin crepe soufflé
14655 Gray Road, Westfield; (317) 218-3786; www.localeateryandpub.com
This dessert ($6) starts with a standard crepe batter, to which egg whites are added to create a soufflé-like effect. It's filled with pumpkin pastry cream and served with caramel-pumpkin sauce. Other seasonal options include apple crisp, beignets with caramel-apple dipping sauce, and white-chocolate-pumpkin bread pudding.
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Lick Ice Cream: Pumpkin and rosemary ice cream
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Fall may not seem like ice-cream weather, but Lick Ice Cream will change your mind. One of its most popular fall flavors is pumpkin-rosemary, with small pieces of pumpkin cookie added for texture ($4 per cup or cone or $9 per pint). Look for it at the Indy Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at City Market.
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Cerulean: Caramel and apple
339 S. Delaware St., (317) 870-1320, www.ceruleanrestaurant.com
This modern take on the traditional caramel apple features a caramel cremeux and spiced apple sorbet, made with cinnamon tea instead of the usual water ($10). Accompaniments include a pistachio wafer, apple-cider reduction and candied orange rind. Another fall dessert option is the frozen pumpkin parfait, which comes with raisin gel, pecan sponge cake and chai meringue ($10).
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My Sugar Pie: Dutch apple pie
40 E. Pine St., Zionsville; (317) 733-8717; www.mysugarpie.com
Based on a recipe created by the owner's mother, the "Mom's Original" Dutch Apple Pie is a year-round favorite at this Zionsville bakery, but it seems especially appropriate for fall.
A buttery crumb topping covers a thick layer of apples, sugar and cinnamon. Order a whole pie for $25 or just a slice for $3.50.
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Bluebeard: Sweet potato cupcake
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The Thirsty Scholar: S'more cupcake
111 E. 16th St., (317) 602-3357
A product of the 111 Cakery, this cupcake ($3) starts with yellow cake and is topped with melted chocolate, melted marshmallows, an actual graham cracker and (of course) a square of Hershey chocolate. Get it while you can, because it won't be on the menu after Thanksgiving.